57Story
Why you may have missed Amy Schumer's baby gender reveal
Amy Schumer has slipped the sex of her first child into a message about her activism.
Story
New App Helps Unarmed African Americans Easily Facebook Live Their Encounters With Police Officers
The app, Solomon’s Shield, developed by an African American attorney, also enables users to instantly send a quick text to up to 5 friends and relatives with their GPS location, and let’s them know th
Solomon’s Shield, a new app for managing emergency and non-emergency law enforcement encounters has quickly reached over 30,000 downloads. The app, which is essentially in its beta release, has gained traction globally with no marketing. Solomon’s Shield exists to help prevent escalations before, during, and after police and law enforcement interactions. The app is free and encourages people who are likely targeted by police officers to know the full extent of their rights and how to navigate these situations.
Story
President Trump Wants to Stop Food Stamps and Deliver Food Boxes Instead to Low Income Families
The Trump administration is once again making "innovative" changes in the president's budget. This time, a proposed food delivery service would replace food stamps for most low-income families. While the administration thinks it is a cost-effective move, critics say it would rather reduce benefits to the beneficiaries.
Story
Black Women In Politics Database Could Help More Black Women Get Elected In 2018
After one of the most contentious Senate races in recent memory, Democrat Doug Jones defeated opponent Roy Moore, who was accused of sexual misconduct by nine women, in Alabama’s special election in December. Black women were the ones to make it happen.
Story
Visit Lake Charles Encourages Everyone to Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day!
National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD) is Tuesday, Jan. 25, and Visit Lake Charles and the U.S. Travel Association are encouraging everyone to plan time off for the entire year at the start of the year. After nearly two years of pandemic stress and fatigue, this is an opportunity for Americans to look ahead to brighter days and make plans for getaways or vacations over the coming months.
Story
Apple backs down on EU ban for ‘Fortnite’-maker Epic Games
Apple has abruptly reversed a decision to ban Epic Games, the maker of “Fortnite,” from launching its own app store on iOS in Europe — just a day after European Union officials said they were investigating the matter.
Photo
Story
Miss France Beats Haiti and Colombia to Clinch Miss Universe Title
Miss France is the new Miss Universe. Decked out in a gold-sequined gown, 24-year-old dental surgery student Iris Mittenaere beat 12 other finalists to take the crown. As Miss Universe, she will be campaigning for dental and oral care around the world.
Story
MUSIC MONDAY: “I Can’t Stop Loving You” – Celebrating Black Country Artists (LISTEN)
Last year, Lil Nas X‘s “Old Town Road” renewed to debate over what is and isn’t country music. For all its beauty, honesty and diversity, American country music has the reputation and claim as “white people music.”
Story
Comcast Xfinity X1 and Flex Customers Can Now Access Black News Channel For Free
Black News Channel, America’s first and only African American-focused 24/7 news network, is now free through the end of the year to Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, giving even more Xfinity customers access to hundreds of hours of informative, educational, and empowering programming geared toward African American audiences.
Story
Juneteenth with Epic and Lucille's 1913
Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC) and Lucille’s 1913 are collaborating to feed Houstonians in need, as EPC celebrates 149 years of hosting Houston’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The organizations will supply meals for 2,000 Houstonians and the event is made possible by Lucille’s 1913, H-E-B, Coca-Cola, Reliant, Council Member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz and the Houston Food Bank.
Story
Breaking Barriers: Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market's Small Business Diversity Program with Wells Fargo for 2023
The 2023 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market's small business diversity program empowers minority-owned businesses.
Photo gallery
Houston Style Magazine's 25th Anniversary Reception
On Friday, October 3, 2014, Houston Style Magazine celebrated 25 years of being Houston's leading …
Story
Money, Racism Major Factors in Death Among Houston Black Mothers
Death in childbirth is killing African-American mothers and babies in 10 Houston-area zip codes more than others, according to University of Houston researchers.
Story
First cruise from a US port in more than 15 months has set sail
It's been a long circuitous journey to restarting cruise travel in the United States.
Story
Texas school shooting: Accused shooter's dad believes bullying behind rampage, paper says
The father of the teenager accused of killing 10 people at Santa Fe High School in Texas says his son was a "good boy," and he believes bullying drove him to perpetrate last week's deadly rampage.
Story
Shocking Revelation: DOJ Report Exposes Startling Delays in Preventing Uvalde School Massacre
Critical failures in leadership among specific law enforcement officers who rushed to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde are blamed by the Justice Department, in a new 575-page report being made public nearly 20 months after the massacre that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Story
5 Things for Friday, February 3, 2017: Israel, Russia, Yemen
Good morning. It's the Friday before the Super Bowl. If you haven't picked the team you'll be rooting for come Sunday, you better get to it. Here's what you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Story
5 Things for September 27: Roy Moore, Puerto Rico, Russia Probe, Iraq, Saudi Arabia
Ready for a vacay? Then check out the 10 most popular cities for international travelers. Now, here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.
Story
Hip Hop Public Health Launches 20 Seconds or More Initiative Harnessing the Power of Music to Encourage Hand Washing and Other Safety Protocols Amongst Young People to Battle the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rap Icon Doug E. Fresh and Songwriter Artie Green Collaborated on New Song and Video, 20 Seconds or More, Featuring 40 Recording Artists, Entertainers, Medical Workers, Athletes, and Business and Civi
Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) the national nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering positive health behavior change through the power of hip hop music since 2005, today launched 20 Seconds or More, a new initiative to encourage hand washing and other safety protocols among the nation's youth.